Thursday, May 25, 2023
Cork Patriotic Tree Garland
Cork Patriotic Tree Garland
I saw some painted corks on Etsy and thought this would be a great way to decorate my tree on the lanai. I had lots of corks, so it was the perfect thing.
How to make this garland. I gathered up my corks. I used all "natural" ones. The ones that are waxy don't work well. I taped off one end and painted it blue.
Once the paint was dry, I peeled off the blue painters tape. For the most part it was good. I would have to do some touch ups.
So I got out a small paint brush and just touched up the blue. I found it worked really well, just to hand paint it. When I made a few more corks, that's what I did. These were much better.
Next, I got a thin piece of wire and made a hook on one end. I looped a piece of twine over it and secured it. I used this to go through the cork and I could pull the twine through it as well.
Originally, I was going to paint the corks red, white and blue. the centers were to be white, but after painting the red and blue ends, I liked it that way and didn't add the white.
These corks will stay until after labor day. I even have lights on this tree. You can see that it is actually in a Christmas tree stand.
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I love this Bev. I have so many corks floating around and this is a great idea. I would love it if you would share at our Home Imagined Link party. Hope to see you there. xo- maryjo
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Mary Jo,
DeleteThanks for the kind words about my cork garland. I did stop by your party and shared. Thanks for asking me.
Hugs,
Bev
That's adorable, Bev!! What a neat way to re-purpose all those corks!! That garland looks so festive on your lanai! Thanks so much for sharing at Home Imagined this week!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was pretty easy to make and I loved how it turned out and I used up some of my corks. lol!
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Bev
This is a super creative idea. I love how your paired the garland with little white lights. It looks so festive! Thank you for sharing this on the Home Imagined Link party.
ReplyDeleteAnna,
DeleteThank you, you are so kind. I like my tree with the corks and lights.
Hugs,
Bev
Oh my gosh, I love this idea! I wish I had enough corks to do this since my summer decor theme is coastal farmhouse. Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators! Pinned!
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Niki,
DeleteThank you so much for the kind words. I so appreciate it. also, thanks for featuring it.
I would love to send you some corks. Just send me your address via email, and they are yours.
Hugs,
Bev
Forgot to mention, I'll be featuring your post on tomorrow's link party!
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